⛏ Coal Power Plants in South Dakota
South Dakota operates 1 coal power plant totaling 451 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 1.6M MWh.
Coal plants burn pulverized coal to boil water and spin steam turbines. They emit substantial CO₂, SO₂, and NOₓ along with mercury and particulate matter. Modern units include scrubbers and selective catalytic reduction; older units are increasingly being retired or converted to natural gas as economics shift.
Plants1operating
Capacity451 MWnameplate
Generation1.6M MWhannual
All South Dakota coal plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Stone | Big Stone City | Grant County | 451 MW | Otter Tail Power Co |